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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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We dispatch 4 times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. For more details see our Shipping Policy. Please be aware customs processing may affect delivery estimates and are outside of our control.
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Our international shipping is at a reduced rate, and is based on weight - so multiple pattern orders are cost effective. If you would like to discuss the shipping cost, please contact us.
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Front Pleat Skirt
This elegant Vogue design for a slim skirt has radiating inverted pleat at centre front and optional welt pockets.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist: 28” (71cm)
Hip: 38” (97cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Yardage
No allowance for matching plaid or stripes.
View A
35” Without Nap|, 2 ¼ yds.
39” Without Nap|, 2 1/8 yds.
45” Without Nap|, 2 yds.
54” With Nap*||, 2 yds.
54” Without Nap|||, 1 7/8 yds.
|| Pockets in woollen skirt are made of lining fabric.
Note: Yardage is the same with or without nap.
Pockets for woollen skirt
35” or 39”, ¼ yd.
View B
39” Without Nap|, 2 yds.
45” Without Nap|, 2 yds.
54” Without Nap|, 1 7/8 yds.
7/8” braid or grosgrain ribbon for trimming, 3 ¼ yds.
7” Skirt Placket Zipper
Length of Skirt at centre-front from waist-line, 29 ½”
Width at lower edge of Skirt in size 26 is 58 ½” (about 1 5/8 yds.)
3” Hem allowed
*With nap, pile or one-way design.
| Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Flannel, Tweed, Lightweight Woollen, Wool broadcloth, Worsted, Wool jersey, Alpece, Wool crepe, Shantung, Crepe, Faille, Linen. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.
